Porous Materials for Oil Spill Cleanup: A Review of Synthesis and Absorbing Properties
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In this paper, the synthesis and absorbing properties of a wide variety of porous sorbent materials have been studied for application in the removal of organics, particularly in the area of oil spill cleanup.Abstract:
This paper reviews the synthesis and the absorbing properties of the wide variety of porous sorbent materials that have been studied for application in the removal of organics, particularly in the area of oil spill cleanup. The discussion is especially focused on hydrophobic silica aerogels, zeolites, organoclays and natural sorbents many of which have been demonstrated to exhibit (or show potential to exhibit) excellent oil absorption properties. The areas for further development of some of these materials are identified.read more
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